Dental pain has a way of arriving at the worst possible time. When dental pain strikes, most people instinctively head ...

A Neanderthal tooth shows clear signs of human intervention to treat bacterial decay, showing that the earliest dentistry ...

Spinal epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Patients typically present with localized back or neck pain (or both) that is accompanied by fever or neurologic symptoms. Magnetic ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are considered the optimal first-line pharmacologic treatment for acute dental pain. Eugenol is the active compound in clove oil that acts as a localized ...

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden.

Abscessed teeth present dire health dangers if neglected. A localized oral infection can easily spread through the blood vessels and tissues of the face. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage ...

ABSTRACT: This retrospective study analyzes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of 201 patients with intracranial suppurations at Donka National Hospital in Guinea. The ...

Conservative antibiotic therapy was identified as a safe and effective approach for treating selected children diagnosed with peritonsillar abscess; most children responded to antibiotics alone, but ...

A dental abscess is more than just a painful toothache—it’s a sign of infection that should never be ignored. Left untreated, an abscess can spread beyond the tooth and gums, leading to serious ...

Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it ...